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One injured in tanker collision | One injured in tanker collision |
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At least one person has been seriously hurt in a series of collisions on the same stretch of road in County Durham. | At least one person has been seriously hurt in a series of collisions on the same stretch of road in County Durham. |
Police said an initial crash involving two tankers, two lorries and a car was reported on the A19 between Peterlee and Wellfield at 2215 BST on Friday. | Police said an initial crash involving two tankers, two lorries and a car was reported on the A19 between Peterlee and Wellfield at 2215 BST on Friday. |
A further crash involving 18 vehicles happened on the opposite carriageway. | A further crash involving 18 vehicles happened on the opposite carriageway. |
There was then a third crash on a sliproad involving three cars, including a police car. Police say fog may have been a factor. | There was then a third crash on a sliproad involving three cars, including a police car. Police say fog may have been a factor. |
A statement issued by the police said: "At least one person is thought to be seriously injured in the car involved (in the initial crash). | A statement issued by the police said: "At least one person is thought to be seriously injured in the car involved (in the initial crash). |
"However it is proving difficult for paramedics and fire crews to gain access to this vehicle as it is in very close proximity to the tankers." | "However it is proving difficult for paramedics and fire crews to gain access to this vehicle as it is in very close proximity to the tankers." |
The fire service said they were working to free three people who were trapped, two in cars and one in a lorry. | |
It is believed the tankers are leaking fuel. | It is believed the tankers are leaking fuel. |
No-one is believed to have been injured in the other two collisions. | No-one is believed to have been injured in the other two collisions. |
Police have warned the A19 will remain closed for several hours. | Police have warned the A19 will remain closed for several hours. |